CVE-2023-50199

Name: CVE-2023-50199
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-05-03T03:16:05.387+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.70%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-50199 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. D-Link G416 httpd Missing Authentication for Critical Function Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of D-Link G416 routers. EPSS estimates a 0.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

D-Link G416 httpd Missing Authentication for Critical Function Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of D-Link G416 routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the HTTP service listening on TCP port 80. The issue results from the lack of authentication prior to allowing access to functionality. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to gain access to critical functions on the device. Was ZDI-CAN-21287.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.70%

48.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dlink	G416 Firmware	< 1.09b01

References

https://supportannouncement.us.dlink.com/announcement/publication.aspx?name=SAP10367Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1815/Third Party Advisory
https://supportannouncement.us.dlink.com/announcement/publication.aspx?name=SAP10367Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1815/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 3, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-50199?

How severe is CVE-2023-50199?

CVE-2023-50199 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-50199?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST